You may not believe you can lose weight while on a diet plan which includes beans from the pot but it is obtainable. It is fundamental to not eat beans from the pot or other high calorie vegetables every day but in moderation.

For example, I allow myself these kinds of food once per week. I eat a reduced calorie diet 6 days a week, say 1200 to 2000 calories per day, and then one day, I eat anything – without going crazy of course.

I have been using this method for the last 4 weeks and it has enabled me to lose 5 kilos. I have not accelerated my exercise habits or taken any supplements or diet aids. I have simply been conscious of what I eat 6 days per week and then eat whatever I want one day per week.

On my one day off per week, I usually like to eat mexican food. I never imagined I could lose 5 kilos while eating mexican meals but am very glad to see it can work. If you feel like trying some mexican food, I propose you make beans from the pot which is one of my favourite mexican recipes.

Beans from the Pot (Frijoles de Olla)

1 1/2 cups pinto beans
1 ounce salt pork, in 1 piece (cut into
    chunks about the size of 3 tablespoon)
1/3 cup onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and mashed
6 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Place all ingredients except the salt in the pot, bring to a boil and simmer, partially covered, until the beans are tender but not so soft they lose all texture. This can take anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours or more depending on the age of the beans and if they were soaked. There should always be just enough liquid in the pot to cover the beans.

After the beans have cooked, add the salt only if Frijoles de Olla is to be the end result. If you are preparing refried beans, the salt will be added later. Remove the beans. For Frijoles de Olla, serve immediately or allow them to cool, still partially covered, and refrigerate them until you are ready to use them. Properly chilled, the beans will keep up to three days.

Serves 4.

You can adapt the recipe to make it a little bit healthier or with not so many calories as this can help you to lose 5 kilos rapidly. It was successful for me and could assist you to lose weight too.